Royal Crown Derby Imari Ronson Table Lighter from 1959, hand painted 22 KT Gold

Excellent condition vintage Ronson Table Lighter from 1959, top of the line deluxe English Fine Bone China “Royal Crown Berry” Imari Pattern inspired by the blue, pinkish red, and gold floral and geometric patterns of Japanese Art in the Edo Period (1603-1868). The gold filigree is thin real 22 KT gold, applied as a paint. No scratches at all on this amazingly well preserved 1959 piece of stunning MidCenury Art. People smoked in 1959, so a table lighter was a must in any living room for guests ease to smoke during social gatherings. The lighter still works, just need lighter fluid in the capsule on top which was made by Ronson in their Newark, New Jersey factory. Bottom is signed “Fashioned Exclusively for Ronson.” About 3 3/4” wide at widest midpoint. About 3” tall. Weighs 8 ounces. A collectible MCM decor in extraordinary condition. Will ship carefully with lots of protection.